Call For Applications
International Summer School on Impact Evaluation Methods in Central Asia

June 21-28, 2015, Kyrgyzstan

In June 2015 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and the Institute of Public Policy and Administration of the University of Central Asia (UCA), the International Security and Development Center (ISDC) and the United Nations University Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT) will offer a one-week Summer School programme in Kyrgyzstan entitled "Impact Evaluation Methods in Central Asia".

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Funded by the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) as part of the "Impact Evaluation of LivingSidebySide, Peace Building Educational Programme in Kyrgyzstan", the Summer School will teach the theory and practice of theory-based impact evaluations and related state-of-the-art quantitative and qualitative techniques. Participants will gain a high-level understanding of the role of these instruments in the design and assessment of public policies and development interventions. Participants will also gain hands-on experience in designing impact evaluations through group exercises and will learn about the 'Life in Kyrgyzstan' panel dataset collected by the organizers.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applications are invited from practitioners, professionals and academics commissioning, conducting or interpreting impact evaluations at national or international level based in or working with Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan). Applicants residing and working outside Central Asia will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

A completed first degree in a relevant social science is a minimum requirement for acceptance. A working knowledge of basic statistics is required. The online component of the selection process includes basic statistics exercises. Graduate students may apply but will not be given priority.

FUNDING: Participation is free of charge for up to twenty successful applicants and will cover tuition, regional travel expenses based on reasonable and average air and bus ticket prices, economy class return travel from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul, accommodation and food. Additional spaces are available for self-funded participants.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application package should be sent via email at ssie2015@gmail.com, with 'Summer School Application' in the subject line, and include the following:
- A one-page curriculum vitae
- A one-page essay on their motivation to attend the Summer School
- A letter of support from their current employer

The application deadline is 15 March 2015. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 30 March 2015.

For more information, including details how to apply, please follow the link http://www.sipri.org/pdfs/summer-school-on-impact-evaluations or contact Anastasia Aladysheva at ssie2015@gmail.com
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